Mental Health Act (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) 2003 - Section 22 AMP Training

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are now responsible for Section 22 AMP Training. Approved Medical Practitioner (AMP) initial training allows psychiatrists to perform their statutory duties under s22 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 and related legislation.

Eligibility criteria for S22 Approval and how to become Section 22 Certified

To be eligible for S22 approval you must be a registered medical practitioner who is either:

  • is a member or fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or
  • have a minimum of 4 years’ whole-time equivalent experience of working in psychiatric services as a medical practitioner.

AMP Initial Training

For all prospective AMPs, you must complete all six modules associated with this course and then attend and fully participate in a one-day online workshop.

All modules must be completed by noon one week prior to the online workshop. A failure to complete the modules by the deadline will result in your removal from the course without a refund. You must attend the online workshop in its entirety and the facilitators on the day must be satisfied that you have fully participated in the workshop.

The modules you must complete to proceed to the online workshop are:

  • AMP Part 1, Module 1: General
  • AMP Part 1, Module 2: Civil Compulsory Powers
  • AMP Part 1, Module 3: MWCS & MHTS
  • AMP Part 1, Module 4a: Forensic Psychiatry
  • AMP Part 1, Module 4b: Forensic Psychiatry
  • AMP Part 1, Module 5: CAMHS

We recommend the modules are completed in sequential order. Module completion is valid for three months. If you have not successfully completed the workshop in that time then the modules will need to be completed again.

Registration and booking is available via TURAS Learn. Further details and course dates are available via Scotland Deanery AMP Initial Training.

AMP Update Training

From December 2022, existing AMPs will be required to complete one of the following courses every five years:

  • AMP Update Training – Multi-Specialty
  • AMP Update Training – CAMHS
  • AMP Update Training – Forensic

Further details about Update Training, course dates and how to book can be accessed via Scotland Deanery.

For all enquiries about AMP training please contact AMPTraining@nes.scot.nhs.uk or telephone 01382 496638.

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